Abandoned dogs in Ethiopia's capital get little care. A woman wants to change that

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Workshop that Aims to Eliminate Mercury-added Skin Lightening Products Underway in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, October 1, 2025 (ENA)— A Global Environment Facility (GEF) workshop aimed at eliminating mercury-added skin lightening products was launched in Addis Ababa today. Opening the workshop, Environmental Protection Authority...

‘I waited months to reunite with my family – but I missed the chance by 13 minutes’

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Earthquake of Magnitude 5.7 strikes Ethiopia amid warnings of volcanic activity

Addis Ababa - Saba: An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale struck Ethiopia on Saturday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), which reported that the tremor occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers. The quake comes...

Ethiopia Boosts Import Substitution Products through “Made in Ethiopia”, Says President Taye

Addis Ababa, October 6, 2025 (ENA) – President Taye Atsek-Selassie has reaffirmed the federal government's strong commitment to advancing the "Made in Ethiopia" Movement, positioning it as a strategic initiative to boost local production while...

Ethiopian delegation: INEC chair harps on inter-institutional cooperation

Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has underscored the importance of inter-institutional cooperation in improving electoral governance. Yakubu stressed the importance when he received a joint...

Dangote opens ₦270bn cement plant in Côte d’Ivoire, after Ethiopia fertiliser plant

Dangote has expanded his cement empire to another African country with a new 3.0 million metric tonne plant The new plant shows the company’s commitment to increasing industrialisation and self-sufficiency in Africa The move comes as the Dangote...

Ethiopian officials, INEC to exchange election management ideas in Abuja

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has welcomed a delegation from the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) and the Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organisations for Elections (CECOE). The Ethiopian delegation is on a...

Policy Uncertainty Mires Africa’s Transition, But Solutions Ahead

Renewables capacity in Africa, the world’s most energy impoverished region, remains low. Nevertheless, the pace of the energy transition is vital to the continent’s political economy and to its trade relations. And surging demographic growth...

The 2025 AU PPP Summit, To Shape Africa’s Future, In Addis Ababa – Young-Piero

0 Preparations have reached top gear for the African Union Public–Private Partnership (PPP) and Stakeholders Summit 2025, slated for Addis Ababa from October 28 to 31. Themed ‘Africa, The Global Powerhouse of the Future,’ the summit is organised...

2025 AU PPP Summit In Addis Ababa To Shape Africa’s Future – Omatseye

Preparations have reached top gear for the African Union Public–Private Partnership (PPP) and Stakeholders Summit 2025, scheduled to hold in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from October 28 to 31. With the theme “Africa, The Global Powerhouse of the...

Ethiopian officials visit INEC to study Nigeria’s electoral system

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Monday, hosted officials from Ethiopia who are in the country to understudy Nigeria’s electoral system and exchange ideas on election management. The Ethiopian delegation, comprising the...

Ethiopia seeks to learn from Nigeria’s electoral innovations

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has expressed interest in learning from Nigeria’s electoral experience and innovations as part of efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and enhance the credibility of elections in Ethiopia....

Japanese venture capital eyes African start-ups

The spotlight has shifted towards Africa's burgeoning startup ecosystem as an increasing number of Japanese venture capital firms express interest in investing across the continent. The trend underscores a pivotal strategic shift as Japan seeks to...

Trump has engineered the Middle East’s most promising opening for peace in decades

Donald Trump believes he deserves one too, claiming to have “ended seven wars.” But that claim wilts under scrutiny.Egypt and Ethiopia were arguing over water - there was no fighting. Pakistan and India had a brief flare-up over Kashmir, not a...

AU PPP, Stakeholders Summit 2025 To Convene In Addis Ababa

Preparations are under way for the African Union Public–Private Partnership (PPP) and Stakeholders Summit 2025, scheduled for 28–31 October in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.... Preparations are under way for the African Union Public–Private Partnership...

Welmel River Irrigation Dev't, Sof Umer Caves Pillars for Economic Transformation

Addis Ababa, October 23, 2025 (ENA) – The development projects like the Welmel River Irrigation and the Sof Omer Luxury Lodge and ongoing agricultural modernization, environmental sustainability, as well as and tourism efforts in Bale Zone of...

Ethiopia’s soil is running out of carbon and it's fueling climate change

Across Ethiopia’s farmland, soil is losing something crucial: organic carbon. This hidden ingredient helps crops grow, holds water in the ground, and keeps the land soft and fertile. When it’s gone, farmers face failed harvests, dry fields, and...

Moment Epping hotel sex attack migrant strolls along street after accidental release before boarding London-bound train

THE Epping hotel migrant who was accidentally released from prison has boarded a train to London after being filmed brazenly strolling along a busy street. Hadush Kebatu was meant to be sent to an immigration detention centre to be deported but...

Sydney chosen as APAC Circular Hotspot in 2026

Sydney has won the right to host the Asia Pacific Circular Hotspot next year in a winning bid focusing on strong Pacific inclusion and circular economy action for climate and nature. A global jury selected the Sydney bid by Circular Australia,...